Senior Risk Consultant / Account Manager - Construction, Renewables, Energy, and Mining

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Risk Consultant / Account Manager to support our Global Corporate & Specialty division and the Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS) team. In this role, you will provide advanced risk engineering expertise across a broad portfolio of energy, mining, property, casualty, and construction risks, supporting underwriting teams with high-quality risk assessments and actionable insights. This position requires deep technical expertise in energy and mining operations, including upstream/downstream oil & gas, renewable energy, and both surface and underground mining environments. You will evaluate complex industrial risks, develop loss scenarios (MFL, PML, NLE), and influence underwriting decisions across a diverse and technically demanding portfolio. This role combines strategic portfolio oversight, account management, and hands-on field risk consulting, with regular travel to client sites across Canada, and Internationally.

Responsibilities

• Risk Engineering & Field Consulting
• Conduct complex field surveys reporting on property and casualty risks for the construction, renewables, energy, and mining operations.
• Perform desk-based risk assessments and develop detailed loss scenarios for large and complex industrial risks.
• Assess exposures specific to mining operations, including processing plants, tailings facilities, heavy mobile equipment, ventilation systems, and critical infrastructure.
• Assess exposures specific to oil and gas operations including logistics (pipelines), refining/processing, consumer distribution and storage facilities.
• Prepare high-quality technical risk engineering reports aligned with underwriting and ARMS standards.
• Review engineering drawings, including mining layouts, pipeline schematics processing flowsheets, fire protection systems, and critical infrastructure designs.
• Portfolio & Account Management
• Manage a diversified risk portfolio, delivering account-level engineering expertise across construction, renewables, energy and mining sectors.
• Provide actionable risk improvement strategies and ensure follow-up and implementation.
• Coordinate global inspections and oversee third-party engineering providers.
• Operate within budget and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
• Underwriting & Client Partnership
• Support Underwriters in risk selection, pricing, and portfolio management with technical insight.
• Provide guidance on resolving risk engineering deficiencies across energy and mining operations.
• Participate in client meetings, marketing initiatives, and industry roadshows.
• Build strong relationships with clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Claims & Loss Mitigation
• Review claims and conduct site visits to identify root causes and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Analyze business interruption exposures, particularly heavy industrial operations.
• Leadership & Risk Improvement
• Promote continuous risk improvement methodologies across the portfolio.
• Mentor and coach team members, supporting technical development and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure consistency and quality of deliverables.
• Industry Engagement
• Maintain awareness of emerging risks and trends in construction, renewables, energy, and mining sectors .
• Represent the organization at industry events and technical forums .
• What You Bring

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in property and casualty risk engineering.
• Extensive experience in Energy (Oil & Gas, Renewables) and Mining operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in mining and oil/gas engineering risks, including: Surface and underground mining operations
• Mineral processing and refining
• Tailings storage facilities and associated risks
• Heavy equipment and mobile fleet exposures
• Refining including Separation (Distillation), Conversion (Cracking & Reforming), Cleaning (Treating), and Blending Operations
• Experience with contractors and builder's risk projects in industrial environments.
• Strong account management experience and ability to manage complex portfolios.
• Education & Certifications
• Degree or diploma in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Mining Engineering specialization or direct mining industry experience strongly preferred.
• Professional designations such as P.Eng. or CET preferred.
• Additional certifications (CFPS, CRM, CIP, PMP, NICET) are assets.
• Technical Expertise
• Strong knowledge of: Mining and Oil/Gas safety and operational stan

Benefits

Additional Information

Experience Aviva Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. At Aviva Canada , we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We're proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We're not just about insurance; we're about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

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